Connections Academy is a tuition-free, fully accredited public education program for students in grades K–12. The company’s program provides a quality curriculum and exceptional state-certified teachers to families seeking a flexible but structured alternative to traditional education.

Gardere Community Christian School (GCCS) is a 501(c)(3) organization serving the Gardere neighborhood and surrounding areas in Baton Rouge as a private, Christian school to Preschool through 5th grade students. GCCS provides a high quality, Christian education to every child and family regardless of their financial circumstances. GCCS also serves as an outreach organization providing access to programs and resources to families in the area. We believe in strong children, strong families, and strong communities. At GCCS, we strive for academic excellence while meeting the needs of the whole child through strong character and spiritual development. In its 10th year, GCCS continues to grow exponentially with the support of its community sponsors and partner organizations.

Alliance Safety Council is a nonprofit, member-driven association dedicated to developing training and technology solutions that promote a culture of safety. Whether serving a fortune 500 company, municipalities or a two-person shop, Alliance Safety Council has been a capable partner for 60+ years. In addition to our locations in Baton Rouge, Addis, Gonzales and Walker, we have training partners throughout the country and have trained individuals from every state in the nation as well as internationally.

RelyOn Nutec is the only GLOBAL PROVIDER of safety, skills, drilling, emergency response and crisis management training for the offshore, maritime and wind industry.We are also the longest-serving and largest provider to the Gulf Coast through our now 5 campuses in the United States, Mexico and Trinidad. We provide safety, skills, drilling, emergency response and crisis management training for the offshore, maritime and wind industry. SERVICES: Emergency Response Training Management Maritime Licensing Competence Management Tailormade Courses TRAINING: Safety & Survival Maritime Advanced & Industrial Fire Drilling & Well Control HSE Digital Training Technical Rigging, Lifting & Crane Crisis Management Renewables Skills Enhancement LOCATIONS: Houma, LA 209 Clendenning Rd Houma, LA 70363 +1.866.404.9564 Lafayette, LA 2916 N. University Ave., Building B, Lafayette, LA 70508 +1.866.404.9564 Houston, TX 15621 Blue Ash Dr Houston, TX 77090 +1.866.404.9564 Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico Central Poniente S/N Puerto Pesquero CP 24129 +52 938 112 02 06 [email protected] Trinidad and Tobago The Centre of Excellence, Macoya Road Tunapuna 868 662 6278 [email protected] Client premises 1.866.404.9564

The Pelican Institute for Public Policy is a non-profit research and education institution that conducts scholarly research and analysis of Louisiana public policy. The Institute's mission is to advance sound policies based on the principles of free enterprise, individual liberty, and limited government. Institute staff pursues this mission by conducting timely research on important issues and then marketing the findings to elected leaders, the media, business leaders, community organizations, and individual citizens.

Riverside Academy is a music company based out of 3280 River Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.

HOMER A PLESSY COMMUNITY SCHOOL is an e-learning company based out of 2021 PAUGER ST, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.

Career Compass is Louisiana's nonprofit authority on college and career access. Our mission is to remove the obstacles that keep students from pursuing a post-secondary education. Our goal is to increase the number of students in Louisiana who attend a post-secondary institution upon high school graduation (technical, community and four-year universities). Career Compass was founded on the belief that all students can go to college, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. To us, "college"​ means a two- or four-year degree, or an advanced credential. Founded in 2006 by two former teachers, Career Compass has grown exponentially from our humble beginnings. Starting with 98 students in two schools, we have flourished to annually impact 36,000 students statewide in 30+ school districts. Community by community, we’re partnering with districts to increase post-secondary enrollments. And it's working! Year after year, 98-99% of our students apply to a post-secondary option that they can successfully complete. Check out our website (www.careercompassla.org) or our social media accounts (Twitter/IG/Facebook: careercompassla).

Gateway Preschool and Technology Center is an education management company based out of 14354 Highway 73, Prairieville, Louisiana, United States.

BCC was founded in 1987 with the goal of becoming one of the most respected and innovative Massage Therapy training centers in the nation. In June of 1989, the College received its Proprietary School License from the state of Louisiana. In 1998, the College was proud to receive accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). In August of 1999, Education Management, Inc. (EMI) purchased the Blue Cliff College system. Several years later Quad Partners, an educational investment group, became 49% owners, and in April 2008 they assumed full 100% ownership. The first Blue Cliff campus location was in New Orleans, Louisiana and campuses were soon established in Lafayette and Shreveport, Louisiana, and Gulfport, Mississippi. In December 2004, EMI acquired the Massage Therapy College of Baton Rouge (MTCBR), which became BCC-Baton Rouge and in 2005 a campus was opened in Houma, Louisiana. Also in 2005, EMI added the White River School of Massage in Fayetteville, Arkansas (which is now BCC-Fayetteville) to its family of schools. In 2007 a new BCC campus was opened in Alexandria, Louisiana. As a result of BCC's continued success serving the various communities that we are a part of, satellite campuses were recently added in Fayetteville, Arkansas and Metairie, Louisiana. Since 2005 BCC began the process of program diversification, to include programs in Allied Health, Cosmetology and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC). The institution's goal is to provide academic and hands-on excellence in all training programs offered.

Organize community and union members, handle employee grievances and disciplinary hearings, negotiate and draft collective bargaining agreements, analyze and draft proposed legislation, and lobby legislators and community leaders. Organized and obtained recognition for the first charter school union in Louisiana. LAE is the Louisiana state affiliate for the National Education Association, the largest union in the United States.

Managed team of six employees who implemented the work of the non-profit organizationthat included professional development events, scholarship and grant program, memberrecruitment, and government relations.Successfully managed five statewide events and five board member meetings.Reported to board with responsibility for preparing and presenting quarterlyreports and financial statements as well as reporting on implementation of organizationalprojects.Experienced in organizational communication: oversaw print newsletters, emailcommunications, fliers, and social media.Assisted in the redesign of grant criteria and measuring system.Experienced in human resource duties: staff management, performance evaluations, hiring, compliance. Familiarly with all aspects of government relations (compliance with ethics compliance andreporting, following bills relevant to organization).Collaborated with other non-profit organizations on common issues and events.